What is the RALC?

There are four Regional Alternative Licensing Centers (RALCs) in North Carolina, created by the State Board of Education and the Department of Public Instruction. They were designed to assist lateral entry teachers in NC to achieve a full professional educator’s license. read more...>

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Do I Qualify For Lateral Entry?

In order to receive a plan of study from the Regional Alternative Licensing Center (RALC), you must first qualify for a lateral entry license.

Please answer the following questions to determine your eligibility for a lateral entry license.  If you are eligible, then you are ready to apply for the RALC plan of study.